MP014: Automation: Behind the scenes of a freelance Apple consulting business – part 4

Episode Summary:

So, three episodes ago, I kicked off a series of solo shows that explore the behind the scenes of my freelance Apple training & consulting business.

First, I’ve gone through my Mac setup, then my iOS devices and in the last episode, I covered the essential online services that entrepreneurs need to run a consulting business.

Now, initially, I planned this series to span three episodes but I realised that I could not fit the automation part in the last one.

So the 3-part series turned into a 4-part series and today, you’ll discover how I use automation to help me manage this business entirely on my own and still have time to take care of myself and spend time with my family.

Today’s episode is structured in 2 main parts:

1. First, I’ll go through the different automation tools that I’m using
2. Then I’ll illustrate concretely using examples in three different categories
   • Sales
   • Accounting
   • Marketing

If you’d like to be a guest on the show or know an entrepreneur who would be a great guest on the show, just visit macpreneur.com/contact

Useful links:

Tools

Mac automation

• Hazel
• Keyboard Maestro

iOS automation

• Workflow (iOS app on App Store)
• Canvas episode #22: Workflow – The Basics

Web automation

• Podio automated workflows
• IFTTT
• Zapier

Discovery

• Using IFTTT to add Fitbit sleep data to the iOS Health app

Upgrades

• ConvertKit visual automation